Senegal women’s football team faces Tunisia in la28 olympic qualifiers

The Senegalese women’s national football team is set to face Tunisia in the second round of the Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Olympic qualifying tournament, following a draw held this Wednesday, April 29. The double confrontation is scheduled for October 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the African Women’s Olympic Football Qualification Tournament.

The qualification process spans from June 1, 2026, to December 4, 2027, featuring five rounds of home-and-away matches. The journey begins with the lowest-ranked teams according to the FIFA rankings, including showdowns like Sudan vs. Comoros, South Sudan vs. Madagascar, and Mauritius vs. Djibouti.

Key matchups and potential showdowns

The second round, kicking off in October 2026, will see higher-ranked teams entering the fray. Morocco, runners-up in the last Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), will face Congo. Meanwhile, Senegal and Tunisia lock horns in this round, with the winners advancing to face the victor of the Mali vs. Benin duel. Algeria’s path to LA28 commences with a clash against the Central African Republic.

Zambia, which competed in the Paris 2024 Olympics, must overcome Uganda in the initial stages, potentially facing Ghana in a bid to secure their third consecutive Olympic quota. The tournament also offers a potential rematch with Nigeria—current African champions and already qualified for Paris 2024—as early as the third round.

What’s at stake?

The African Women’s Olympic Football Qualification Tournament is a critical pathway for teams aiming to secure a spot in the Los Angeles 2028 Games. With high-stakes encounters and the chance to qualify for the Olympics, every match carries significant weight. For Senegal, this double confrontation against Tunisia presents an opportunity to advance and potentially face familiar rivals like Mali or Benin in the next stage.